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Want to volunteer with the Society? Engage in global research to advance the field? There are several ways to get involved with MDS if you are a member.

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Join a Special Interest Group

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Study Groups

Collaborative research groups advancing knowledge about a specific aspect of movement disorders.

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Open to all MDS members

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

A forum for like-minded MDS members to discuss topics relevant to your areas of focus.

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Open to all MDS members

Committees

Permanent entities that that fulfill the clinical and scientific mission or run the business of the Society.

About Commitees

Applications open every 2 years.
The next opportunity will be in 2027. Both emerging and experienced leaders are encouraged to apply.

Task Forces

Appointed to complete a specific mandate on an impactful, timely task in the field.

About Task Forces

Appointed by the MDS President.
Task Forces convene leading global experts in a topic. Whenever a new Task Force is created, there may be an open call for applications.

Apply to MDS Programs

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MDS Programs

LEAP Leadership Program

A leadership training program to support the growth, development and success of young movement disorder specialists.

Joint Fellowship Program for Huntington’s Disease Training

A 6-week HD fellowship at highly regarded multi-disciplinary clinics in Europe.

Outreach Grant Programs

Now open
Apply for funding to support local movement disorders education.

Train the Trainer Program

Gain tools and resources to become a multidisciplinary Trainer and lead education programs for other professionals in your region.

Peer Review Mentoring Program

Formal, hands-on experience in the journal peer review process for early-stage professionals.

Center to Center Training

Providing support for center development in underserved regions through collaborations with an expert mentor center.

Visiting Trainee Grants

Funding to receive valuable movement disorders training in another country.

Additional programs are offered regionally:

Africa | Asia & Oceania | Europe | Pan America

More Ways to Volunteer

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MDS Social Media Ambassador Program

Social Media Ambassadors encourage participation in MDS activities, and share ideas that advance related clinical and scientific disciplines.

Translation Program

MDS invites members to participate in our Translation Program to develop non-English versions of Clinical Outcome Assessments.

Other MDS Leadership Groups

Program Steering Committees

Program oversight groups are convened by appointment from the Central Leadership.

Working Groups

MDS Members can join working groups in regions of interest.

Publication Boards

Publication boards are convened by appointment from the Central Leadership.